The Family Advocate assists parties to reach an agreement in disputes regarding care and contact of children, through mediation. In the event that the mediation is unsuccessful, parties may proceed to resolve the matter in court.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development vision is to have an accessible justice system that promotes constitutional values and our mission is to provide transparent, responsive and accountable justice services for all.

The mandate of the Public Protector is to strengthen constitutional democracy by investigating and redressing improper and prejudicial conduct, maladministration and abuse of power in state affairs.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development vision is to have an accessible justice system that promotes constitutional values and our mission is to provide transparent, responsive and accountable justice services for all.

Established in terms of Section 187 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa in order to promote respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality. The CGE shall advance promote and protect gender equality in South Africa through undertaking research, public education, policy development, legislative initiatives, effective monitoring and litigation. “A society free from all forms of gender oppression an inequality”

The Family Advocate assists the parties to reach an agreement on disputed issues, namely custody, access and guardianship. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the Family Advocate evaluates the parties' circumstances in light of the best interests of the child and makes a recommendation to the Court with regard to custody, access or guardianship.